With the removal of clear prohibitions on military uses like "weapons development" and "military and warfare," OpenAI has discreetly revised its usage policy. Niko Felix, a spokesman for OpenAI, emphasized the universal precept of preventing harm, however questions have been raised concerning the new policy's ambiguity regarding military application.
As disclosed in a recent update to its policy website, OpenAI has updated its usage policy, eliminating the specific ban on military applications of its technology. The prior prohibition on applications related to "weapons development" and "military and warfare" has been replaced with a more general directive to "use our service to harm yourself or others." According to OpenAI, this modification is a part of a larger rework that aims to make the paper "clearer" and "more readable."
Although Niko Felix, a spokesman for OpenAI, emphasized the universal precept of doing no harm, questions have been raised concerning the new policy's ambiguity regarding military use. The emphasis on legality over safety in the altered phrasing begs the question of how OpenAI intends to implement the new policy.
The technical director of Trail of Bits, Heidy Khlaaf, pointed out that there might be ramifications for AI safety if the company adopts a more flexible strategy that prioritizes legal compliance above an explicit restriction on military uses. Even if OpenAI's tools aren't directly harmful, using them in military settings could lead to inaccurate and biased operations that cause more harm and civilian casualties.
There has been conjecture on OpenAI's readiness to interact with military organizations in response to the policy changes. Opponents contend that the firm is subtly softening its position on conducting business with armed forces, highlighting the necessity for OpenAI's enforcement strategy to be made clear.
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